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Flagler County Woman Charged With Vehicular Homicide in Fatal February Crash

Prosecutors cite a hospital statement from the victim alongside data indicating acceleration past 90 mph into a tree.

Overview

  • Daniel Waterman, 22, died on Oct. 8 from injuries suffered in a Feb. 9 crash, prompting an Oct. 24 upgrade of charges against Leigha Mumby to vehicular homicide.
  • Mumby was booked into the Flagler County Jail this week on the amended charge and released after posting a $150,000 bond.
  • After waking from a coma, Waterman told investigators Mumby intentionally caused the crash during an argument and said, “I don’t care what happens, you’ll get what you deserve.”
  • Investigators report the car accelerated to more than 90 mph into a tree, and the family’s attorney says evidence indicates no braking at impact.
  • Court records show Mumby pleaded not guilty to initial charges filed in July, with no plea recorded on the homicide count as the family seeks a paternity test and custody of the newborn.